The Blaze vs Northern Diamonds at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 23 May 2024 at 18h30 (night natch) Introducing the match, commentators announced that Blaze were seeking their second straight win, whereas Diamonds were starting their campaign. For Diamonds, Australian Erin Burns chalked-up a 5-fer, ironically for the losing-side, put down to a series of dropped
Central Sparks vs Sunrisers at Worcester (New Road) on 19 May 2024 at 14h30 Scene was set for Worcester’s first match staged after an exceptionally wet Spring, between the last year’s trailing pair of teams who finished in 7th & 8th place. Sunrisers awarded Jo Gardner her 50th cap. Veteran Kia super-league winner (twice) Lissy
Lancashire Thunder vs Northern Diamonds At Manchester (Emirates Old Trafford) on 19 May 2024 at 14h30 Before the ‘spicy’ Roses derby, skipper Ellie Threlkeld (pictured) aimed for Thunder to finish in the top four teams to build on last year’s success. Newly rebranded as ‘Lancashire’ Thunder, a decisive third-wicket partnership between England’s Emma Lamb (44*not out) and England
Western Storm vs South East Stars at Bristol (The Seat Unique Stadium) on 19 May 2024 at 14h30 Both teams got their 20-overs campaign off to a ‘flying start,’ playing and entertaining thriller, scoring direct-hit dismissals in a closely contested match that went down to the wire. Batting first, Stars suffered mid-order collapse when five wickets fell in
Southern Vipers vs The Blaze at Southampton (Utilita Bowl) on 18 May 2024 at 14h30 Playing on a ‘difficult pitch,’ commentators expected a short match when Blaze suffered dramatic batting collapse losing five wickets during their power-play, at which point scores were level-pegging with Vipers’ having earned four wickets advantage. Match-winning partnership between top-scorers Lucy
CENTRAL SPARKS Previewed by Brian Halford – ECB Reporters Network Captain: Eve Jones Head Coach: Lloyd Tennant 2023 finish: Seventh 2023 highest run-scorer: Erin Burns (185) 2023 highest wicket-taker: Erin Burns & Bethan Ellis (9) The big questions: How will Sparks fare without Erin Burns, their top scorer and joint leading wicket-taker last year? Will
‘The Charlotte Edwards Cup’ Cricket Tournament (for 20 overs) returns on May 18 Fixtures for 2024 are listed below, arranged by venue:- *Arundel, The Castle Cricket Ground (West Sussex) Bank Holiday Monday, May 27 *14h30: Southern Vipers vs Sunrisers (match 12); *Beckenham, The County Ground (Kent) Friday, May 24 *14h30: South East Stars vs Lancashire
Women’s ‘The Charlotte Edwards Cup’ (for 20 overs) Cricket Tournament fixtures arranged by venue for Summer 2024 *Arundel, The Castle Cricket Ground (West Sussex) Bank Holiday Monday, May 27 *14h30: Southern Vipers vs Sunrisers (match 12); *Beckenham, The County Ground (Kent) Friday, May 24 *14h30: South East Stars vs North West Thunder (match 7); Bank
Charlotte Edwards Cup – Results and Match Reports between 18 May and 11 June 2023 As mentioned by BBC, the Womens England & Wales Cricket Board Tournament (for 20 overs) is named in honour of former England Captain Charlotte Edwards (pictured): who won five Ashes series, the World Cup and the World Twenty20. Match results are itemized below by venue,
Southern Vipers vs The Blaze on 10 & 11 June 2023: at Worcester (New Road) During an eventful Finals day, Vipers were twice interrupted by Thunder, on their way to winning their second Charlotte Edwards Cup (affectionally known by Vipers players as ‘Little Lottie.’) Match was adjourned for inclement weather, with Blaze said to be
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